City News

Five questions: Time for sunscreen
June 18, 2013
The official start of summer is a few days away, but the summer weather has been upon us for a few weeks already. Here are some tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website, fda.gov.
Remember When for June 20, 2013
June 17, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Free child speech screenings offered at library
June 14, 2013
Free Developmental Speech Screenings will be available at the Bonner Springs City Library from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17.
City seeks Tiblow Drivers
June 12, 2013
The city of Bonner Springs’ Tiblow Transit Public Transportation system needs volunteer drivers to drive for Senior Center trips and for Band Concerts.
All-night Kaw Valley Relay For Life begins Friday
June 12, 2013
When Jonna Harris of Bonner Springs first entered a team in the Relay for Life of Kaw Valley in 2004, she thought she already had too many reasons to create a team.
City council moves forward with set smoking areas in parks
June 12, 2013
The city of Bonner Springs likely will have some smoke-free parks, while others will contain designated smoking areas.
BSHS grad creates library display case
June 12, 2013
The Bonner Springs City Library earlier this month dedicated a new children’s art display case, created thanks to a memorial from a library supporter and the hard work of a Bonner Springs High School student.
From the stars to the heavens: Edwardsville native turns from scientific aspirations to life as a priest
June 12, 2013
Nathan Haverland has a mind for science, and when he graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 2001, he wanted to become an astronaut.
Vaughn-Trent settles in at new downtown location
June 11, 2013
Officials with Vaughn-Trent Community Services are hoping that better visibility leads to greater awareness — and more donations — for their organization.
Five questions: Thirsty plants
June 11, 2013
Rains of the last two months give hope that the drought of the previous two summers has ended.
Ag Hall a treasure
June 10, 2013
Fifty years ago, the entire area was buzzing with excitement about the news that Congress had chartered the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, which would be located in Bonner Springs.
Local students noted on JCCC honor list
June 10, 2013
Johnson County Community College has released its student honor roll listings for the 2013 spring semester, including several area students.
Remember When for June 13, 2013
June 10, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Bonner installs new sewer pipe material
June 10, 2013
The city of Bonner Springs announced that Monday and for the next several days, it will install new sanitary sewer piping along Nettleton Avenue.
City band concerts mark beginning of summer
June 5, 2013
Never mind what the calendar says – summer officially begins at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 6, when the Bonner Springs City Band presents its first concert of the season.

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